❄️ Remembering a historic winter in Southwest Virginia | A decade ago, Southwest Virginia was transformed into a winter wonderland with over 2 feet of snow blanketing the region.

Construction advances on Christiansburg’s new train station, marking a significant step toward restoring passenger rail service to the New River Valley after a nearly 50-year absence.

New River Valley residents started their new year by connecting with nature through the popular First Day Hikes program at Claytor Lake State Park, continuing a tradition that has grown from a local initiative to a nationwide movement.

To this day, it remains unclear who fired the first shot — whether it was Floyd Allen’s son, the sheriff, or someone else.

Before you toss your old Christmas tree to the curb, Claylor Lake State Park wants you to consider dropping it off at the park to help support the environment.

A cherished restaurant in Blacksburg will soon be permanently closing its doors after nearly three decades of serving the community.

Bedford County is bracing for a potentially historic winter storm this weekend, the first major snowfall in Southwest Virginia in a decade. Residents are proactively stocking up on groceries, fuel, and emergency supplies to stay safe and comfortable during the storm. Local voices share their preparations and advice as the community urges everyone to get ready early and stay indoors when the snow hits.

Bedford County Public Schools has named Kris Wingfield of Liberty High School as its 2027 Bedford County Teacher of the Year.

A man was arrested for possession of child pornography after allegedly attempting to meet an 11-year-old in Bedford, Bedford Police Department said.

The Bedford Boys were an infantry battalion group from the Virginia National Guard who got their start during peace time.

The Bedford Fire Department announced Wednesday that two crews worked vehicle fires Tuesday night.

Bedford County is making big strides in closing the digital divide with a major boost in high-speed internet access. Thanks to a $25 million grant from Virginia’s Telecommunication Initiative, thousands of homes and businesses that once struggled with slow or no internet are finally getting connected.

A beloved Blacksburg sandwich shop made its highly anticipated return this week, as Substation 2 reopened its doors after a two-year closure, drawing crowds of eager customers and bringing back cherished memories for the Virginia Tech community.

"We look forward to seeing Hokie Nation pack the stands and bring the energy that makes this place special.”

Blacksburg residents voiced mixed reactions Tuesday night during a public hearing about two potential interim town council members, as the governing body seeks to restore stability following recent upheaval.

Earlier this month, American strikes were carried out on Venezuela’s capital that killed civilians and resulted in the capture of the country’s sitting president, Nicolás Maduro, as well as his wife.

Salem had 3 first-place finishers.

Salem's Gabby Crawford reached 1,000 career points in road win at Christiansburg.

A fire impacted multiple businesses in Christiansburg Saturday afternoon, a Christiansburg public information officer said.

Salem's Gabby Crawford reached 1,000 career points in road win at Christiansburg.

The Salvation Army of the Roanoke Valley, serving Roanoke County, Roanoke City, Craig and Botetourt counties, is supporting 430 local families this Christmas. That includes roughly 1,000 children who will receive gifts through the Angel Tree program.

We’re following breaking news out of Christiansburg after residents reported hearing loud noises that some thought were explosions Wednesday morning.

Morgan Taylor was named coach of the year after leading the Blue Demons to their first ever state final.

Spartans earn their first state title since 2020 season.

Coffee lovers, rejoice! A ribbon-cutting ceremony is taking place on Wednesday to celebrate the opening of a new 7 Brew in Danville.

The Rho Iota Chapter of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity celebrated local athletic excellence while investing in future generations during their 26th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Breakfast Monday morning.

In the summer of 1963, as racial tensions reached a crescendo across America, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. made a series of pivotal visits to Danville that would leave an indelible mark on the city’s civil rights movement.

The Danville Area Humane Society is expanding its resources to address animal neglect and abandonment, while facing ongoing scrutiny over its euthanasia practices.

Infinity Global, a packaging supply company, is expanding its operations in Danville with a $34 million investment that will create 150 new jobs.

No injuries were reported following a fire at the Astoria Hotel in Danville Thursday morning.

Yokohama Tire announced on Friday that they have plans to “significantly reduce tire production” at their Salem location, resulting in the layoff of around 392 hourly and salaried employees at the facility.

The Salem RidgeYaks announced Thursday that it was offering a special buy-one-get-one deal for those who were affected by the recent Verizon service outages.

Under H.L. Roberts in the 1930’s the park started to get a family friendly reputation as thousands of people flocked to the park from across the country and live music was played from the likes of Hank Williams Jr and Conway Twitty.

Spartans beat the Patriots the second time this season.

Salem had 3 first-place finishers.

Dust off your boots and hold onto your hats - the Salem Stampede Championship Rodeo is back in the saddle and charging through the weekend!